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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFishing Boat
/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ boʊt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A boat specifically designed or equipped for catching fish.
"The fishermen set out early in the morning on their fishing-boat to catch the day's supply." - 2
Any small vessel used for fishing activities.
"The local market was bustling with fresh catches brought in by various fishing-boats."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'fishing boat' combines the verb 'fish', derived from Old English 'fiscian', meaning to catch fish, and 'boat', from Old Norse 'bátr', referring to a small vessel. The phrase evolved to describe a specific type of boat used for the purpose of fishing, reflecting the importance of fishing in various cultures throughout history.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fishing Boat" is said worldwide
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bateau de pêche
Transliteration: batô de pêsh
"Les pêcheurs sont partis tôt le matin sur leur bateau de pêche."
Fischerboot
Transliteration: Fischerboot
"Die Fischer fuhren früh am Morgen mit ihrem Fischerboot hinaus."
barca da pesca
Transliteration: barca da pesca
"I pescatori sono partiti presto al mattino con la loro barca da pesca."
barco de pesca
Transliteration: barco de pesca
"Los pescadores salieron temprano en la mañana en su barco de pesca."
barco de pesca
Transliteration: barco de pesca
"Os pescadores saíram cedo pela manhã no seu barco de pesca."
मछली पकड़ने की नाव
Transliteration: machhli pakadne ki naav
"मछुआरे अपनी मछली पकड़ने की नाव पर सुबह जल्दी निकल गए।"
渔船
Transliteration: yú chuán
"渔民们早上早早出发，乘坐他们的渔船。"
어선
Transliteration: eoseon
"어부들은 아침 일찍 어선으로 출항했습니다."
漁船
Transliteration: gyosen
"漁師たちは早朝に漁船で出発しました。"
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